Moore, McAlisterKatelynn Moore of Dover and Josh McAlister of Russellville are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Rodney and Melissa Moore of Dover. She is the granddaughter of Royce and Carol Moore of Dover and Marilyn and David McIntyre of Hot Springs Village. Katelynn graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelors degree in art with an emphasis in graphic design in May. The prospective ...

Turner 50th AnniversaryWanda (Terry) Turner and Jim Tuner were married June 1,1963, at Hatley Missionary Baptist Church by the late O.L. Kinsey. They have a daughter, Christy Lee Turner, a son, Jimmy Turner Jr. and wife, Rhonda Turner, and one grandson, Christopher Adam Turner. Wanda and Jim plan an out of state trip to celebrate. This trip is a gift from their children. This will be the honeymoon trip they have waited 50 years to take.

Miller 50th AnniversaryRev. James and Mary Miller of Russellville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Gateway Pentecostal Church of God, 2318 S. Elmira Ave., Russellville. The couple was married June 7, 1963, at Crossett. Pastor Miller served many churches for the past 43 years. The couple has four children, Teresa and Jerry Vinson and Ange and Tim Hunt, all of Russellville, Rev. Daryl and Gwen Miller of Monticello, ...

Shirley, BaumanKara Elizabeth Shirley and Brant Nelson Bauman of Russellville are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Eddie and Sheri Shirley of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Williamson of Russellville and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Shirley of West Memphis. Kara is a 2010 graduate of Russellville High School and is attending Arkansas Tech University majoring in middle level e...

Births (May 12, 2013)Futterer Amberley and Joe Futterer of Springdale welcomed daughter, Addler Ann, born April 15, 2013 at Willow Creek Women’s Clinic. She weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She has one sister, Elsy Kate, age 2. Her grandparents are David and Becky Bauman of Russellville, Margaret and David Wilks of Dardanelle, and Bruce and Sherrye Futterer of Russellville. Her great-grandparents are Bob and Mary Ann Lancaster, Robert and Bo...

Chisum, MeadowsMr. and Mrs. Doug Chisum are happy to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Samantha C. Chisum, to Turner C. Meadows. The wedding is planned for 2 p.m. May 18, 2013, at Pleasant Grove Assembly of God in Dover.

Tennison, AbramsTeddy and Melissa Tennison of Pelsor announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Dawn Tennison, to Matthew David Abrams, son of Eugne and Lana Abrams of Daniphan, Mo. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Finis and Shiley Freeman of Pelsor, and Emoline Chisum and the late Filex Tennison, also of Pelsor. She is a 2011 graduate of Deer High School and Arkansas Tech University. The couple will be married on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Lurto...

Weindel, LitseyMr. and Mrs. David and Joann Weindel of Danville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Michelle Weindel, to Larry Jason Litsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Anita Litsey of Casa. The bride-elect graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in wellness. The prospective groom is employed as an operator at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant in Port Gibson, Miss. The wedding will take place at th...

Boyer, PhippsAshley Boyer and Drew Phipps of Russellville are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding. The wedding is planned for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the Chapel in the First United Methodist Church in Russellville with the Rev. James Chronister officiating. A reception will follow at the church. The Bride-elect is the daughter of Brent and Jennifer Boyer, and Janice Dell. Ashley is a nursing student at Arkansas Tech Univ...

Austin, SimsKelsie Michelle Austin of Dover and Aaron Michael Sims of Waldron are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gary and Kristie Burton, and Mark Austin, all of Dover. Kelsie is employed by A Happy Camper’s Preschool and Daycare. The prospective groom is the son of Jamie and Tammy Sims of Waldron. Aaron is employed at Baker Refrigeration. The wedding is planned for 5 p.m. May 18, 2013, at P...

White, LeatherwoodLydia Jo White of Dardanelle and Clay Hardin Leatherwood of Little Rock are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of John and Leah White of Dardanelle. She is the granddaughter of Jane and Lorntzen and the late Paul Lorntzen of Bismarck, Ray and Nadine White of Delaware, Paul and Oahn Semrau of Orange, Calif., and the late Laura Jo White of Delaware. Lydia graduated from Dardanelle High Sc...

White, RayJohnnie Lynn White of Dardanelle and Jordan Lee Ray of Cedarville are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of John and Leah White of Dardanelle. She is the granddaughter of Jane and Lorntzen and the late Paul Lorntzen of Bismarck, Ray and Nadine White of Delaware, Paul and Oahn Semrau of Orange, Calif., and the late Laura Jo White of Delaware. Johnnie graduated from Dardanelle High School...

Eckman, BrannonThe parents of Crystal Nicole Eckman and Eric Lee Brannon would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Patrick and Carolyn Eckman of Flippin. She is the granddaughter of Alberta Johnson and the late Larsh Johnson of Yellville and the late Gordon and Mary Eckman of Pyatt. Crystal is a graduate of Flippin High School and Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. She is a member of the Labor...

Roberts, YoungJennifer Roberts and Justin Young of Russellville are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jim and Tanya Roberts of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Jesse and Margie Parker of Little Rock, Jo Roberts and the late Joseph Roberts of Jacksonville, and Sandra Smith and the late Glenn Smith. Jennifer is a 2009 graduate of Pottsville High School and a 2013 graduate of Arkansas State...

Alexander, JonesDanni Alexander of Pottsville and Jake Jones of Glen Rose are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Chris and Sandy Alexander of Pottsville. She3 is the granddaughter of Lila Lenzen and the Late Fred Lenzen of Pottsville, and Jay and Peggy Alexander of Pottsville. Danni is a 2008 Graduate of Pottsville High School and 2012 Graduate of UACCM in Morrilton with a degree in Associate of Art...

Orsburn, GriffordEmily Ann Orsburn of Russellville and Nathan Lyle Grifford of Benton are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Bill and Rhonda Orsburn of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of James and Bettye Murphree of Russellville, and the late H.M. and June Orsburn of Dardanelle. Emily will be graduating from Baptist Health School of Nursing in June. The prospective groom is the son of Tim and ...

Parkes, VirdenSuzanne Marie Parkes and Joshua Tyler Virden of Dover are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Juanita Sigler and Carl Sigler, and Dr. Robert S. Parkes and Lisa Parkes, all of Dover. She is the granddaughter of Evelyn and Loyon Langford of Hector, and Dr. Robert B. Parkes and Sue Parkes of Jackson, Miss. Suzanne graduated from Hector High School and Arkansas Tech University. She is emp...

LaRueHomer and Diane LaRue of Mt. Pine celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2013. After they married in 1963, the couple lived in Tulsa, Okla. and in Russellville. Homer and Diane are now Pastors of Mt. Pine Assembly of God. Homer and Diane (formerly Diane Halsted) have two children, David LaRue of Dover and Pamela Smith of Vendor. The couple has four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The couple will celebrate their annivers...